Welsh Player News (and rumours) 20th August 2010

Stoke City’s Ryan Shawcross isn’t exactly popular with Arsenal fans as it is and joining Tottenham Hotspur isn’t likely to improve things.

Sanchez Watt has the support of Leeds United chairman Ken Bates, who believes Sanchez did not intend to stamp on Chris Gunter in the incident which led to Chris Gunter stamping on him. I know just how they must feel, it happened to me once at primary school.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is disappointed that Craig Bellamy chose to go to Cardiff City – particularly as he feels Craig would have gone to Celtic if Cardiff hadn’t jumped into the equation. But he would have been given slight hope when the Football League revealed they might not register Craig as a Championship player unless Cardiff can prove they have the means to fund the move. But Cardiff weren't kept in suspense for long - Craig is now officially registered.

So how did Cardiff City manager Dave Jones persuade Craig to join Cardiff? That's what many are asking. Maybe he got Craig drunk?

The manager isn't Craig's only friend at Cardiff. Cardiff City captain Mark Hudson seems to like his new team-mate.

The fans seem to like Craig too. Bellamy Cardiff City shirts have already sold out – but don't worry, more are on the way.

Steve Morison has followed manager Kenny Jackett’s example and is refusing to get carried away with Millwall’s great start to the season.

They got their man in the end. At first, Nicky Adams was far from keen to move to Brentford but when Leicester City persisted in leaving them out of the team, Nicky decided to cut his losses and win something for a change. Ideally, a football match.

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee is worried he just can’t afford to buy former Charlton Athletic defender Grant Basey.